Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf train with Hessische Landesbahn

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£41

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£69

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

2 h 26 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

2 h 28 m

Trains on 20 Sept

12

Distance

246 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

On Sun 20 Sept, we found 12 trains from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf, including 2 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 525
    3:495h14
    Cologne Hbf
    9:03Würzburg Hbf
    £411One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 23
    5:533h39
    Cologne Hbf
    9:32Würzburg Hbf
    £411One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2348 · 4609+Hessische Landesbahn24509
    6:534h28
    Cologne Hbf
    11:21Würzburg Hbf
    £421One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 23
    6:552h37
    Cologne Hbf
    9:32Würzburg Hbf
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 525
    6:372h26
    Cologne Hbf
    9:03Würzburg Hbf
    £591One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £63.

Distance: 246 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£63

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£37

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf:

A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf costing on average £63.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Würzburg Hbf take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Würzburg Hbf including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-25.93. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn28516 · ICE 627
On time
12:31 Cologne Hbf
2h32
15:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · 4621+Hessische Landesbahn24521
Delayed
11:00 12:53Cologne Hbf
4h28
17:21 Würzburg Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2517 · ICE 29
Delayed
11:07 12:54Cologne Hbf
2h38
15:32 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28518 · ICE 629
On time
13:31 Cologne Hbf
2h32
16:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 229
On time
13:55 Cologne Hbf
3h37
17:32 Würzburg Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn28520 · ICE 721
On time
14:31 Cologne Hbf
2h32
17:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · 4625+Hessische Landesbahn24525
On time
14:53 Cologne Hbf
4h28
19:21 Würzburg Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2519 · ICE 229
On time
14:54 Cologne Hbf
2h38
17:32 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 723
On time
15:37 Cologne Hbf
2h26
18:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 927
Delayed
14:05 15:54Cologne Hbf
3h38
17:34 17:34Würzburg Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn28524 · ICE 725
On time
16:31 Cologne Hbf
2h32
19:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 729+Hessische Landesbahn24529
On time
16:53 Cologne Hbf
4h10
21:03 Würzburg Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 201 · ICE 927
Delayed
15:01 16:56Cologne Hbf
2h36
17:34 17:34Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28526 · ICE 727
On time
17:31 Cologne Hbf
2h32
20:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 929
On time
17:53 Cologne Hbf
3h38
21:31 Würzburg Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn28528 · ICE 72918:31 Cologne Hbf
2h32
21:03 Würzburg Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 203 · ICE 929
On time
18:56 Cologne Hbf
2h35
21:31 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn28530 · ICE 821
On time
19:31 Cologne Hbf
2h31
22:02 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1021
On time
19:53 Cologne Hbf
3h51
23:44 Würzburg Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · 4645
On time
20:53 Cologne Hbf
4h34
1:27 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 205 · ICE 1021
On time
20:56 Cologne Hbf
2h48
23:44 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 827
On time
23:53 Cologne Hbf
6h11
6:04 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Sunday 20 September
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 523
On time
5:11 Cologne Hbf
2h52
8:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 23
On time
5:53 Cologne Hbf
3h39
9:32 Würzburg Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 525
On time
6:37 Cologne Hbf
2h26
9:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2348 · 4609+Hessische Landesbahn24509
On time
6:53 Cologne Hbf
4h28
11:21 Würzburg Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 23
On time
6:55 Cologne Hbf
2h37
9:32 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 529
On time
8:37 Cologne Hbf
2h26
11:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · 4613+Hessische Landesbahn24513
On time
8:53 Cologne Hbf
4h28
13:21 Würzburg Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2513 · ICE 25
On time
8:54 Cologne Hbf
2h38
11:32 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 621
On time
9:37 Cologne Hbf
2h26
12:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 27
On time
9:55 Cologne Hbf
3h37
13:32 Würzburg Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 623
On time
10:37 Cologne Hbf
2h26
13:03 Würzburg Hbf		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 2h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance
246 km
Average train duration
2h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 10m
First train
3:25
Last train
21:58
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13

Train companies: Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf trainsHessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Würzburg Hbf from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Hessische Landesbahn

About
Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hessische Landesbahn Duration
4h 22m
Cheapest Hessische Landesbahn Price
£24
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£13
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
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FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Würzburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The train journey from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf covers a distance of 246 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf is 246 km.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf leaves at 3:25.
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf departs at 21:58.
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne Hbf and Würzburg Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
To get from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Köln Hbf to Würzburg Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Rhine River, rolling hills, and charming villages, providing a pleasant and varied landscape throughout the trip.
A day trip from Köln Hbf to Würzburg Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 10m. There are 9 trains available per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Würzburg Hbf

Most Cologne Hbf to Würzburg Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Würzburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Würzburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Würzburg
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · £6 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · £5 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · £5 · every ~14 min

Köln Hbf train station facilities and services

Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

More about Köln Hbf

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